Butler
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbʌt.lə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Butler is a noun meaning A manservant having charge of wines and liquors.
Meaning
A manservant having charge of wines and liquors.
More Meanings
- A valet, a male personal attendant.
- To buttle, to dispense wines or liquors; to take the place of a butler.
- The chief male servant of a household who has charge of other employees, receives guests, directs the serving of meals, and performs various personal services.
Example Sentences
“One marble hall, with staircase complete, one butler and three flunkeys to receive a retired sojer who dares to ring the bell. D'you know, old boy, I gave my bowler to the butler, whangee to one flunkey, gloves to another, and there was the fourth poor blighter looking like an orphan at a Mothers' Meeting. …"
Word Forms
- butlers
- butlering
- butlered
Synonyms for butler
Depending on context, synonyms include footman, pantryman.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pantryman, valet, master, hotel, steward, manservant.
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